CVE-2023-4496

Easy Chat Server XSS vulnerability

Description

Easy Chat Server, in its 3.1 version and before, does not sufficiently encrypt user-controlled inputs, resulting in a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability stored via /body2.ghp (POST method), in the mtowho parameter.

Category

6.1
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.15%
Third-Party Advisory incibe.es
Affected: EFS Software Easy Chat Server
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.incibe.es/en/incibe-cert/notices/aviso/multiple-vulnerabilities-efs-software-products third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4496?
CVE-2023-4496 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-4496?
To fix CVE-2023-4496, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-4496 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-4496 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-4496?
CVE-2023-4496 affects EFS Software Easy Chat Server.
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